Ronald Peter Bazile Sr.
April 16, 1943 - August 21, 2025
Ronald Peter Bazile, Sr., age 82, was born on April 16, 1943. He was called home on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was a resident of Dallas, Georgia, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Detroit, Michigan and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Ronald was employed with Parke Davis & Co in their accounting department and was a graduate of Southern University. He enlisted in the Army and fought bravely in Vietnam. His actions overseas and in combat earned him the Silver Star for Valor. Ronald, when State side stayed with Government service and successfully retired from the United States Post Office after 20 + years. Ronald is survived by his former-wife Leah Bazile, two children, Ronald Bazile Jr. and Terence Bazile; one grandchild, Asia Alvarez Bazile; two sisters Wanda Hewitt and Kathleen Green; one brother Gregory Bazile. Also cherishing his memories are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, veterans, colleagues, and many dear friends. Greeting Ronald on his arrival are his parents, Adam Bazile and Mildred Bazile, his son Isaac Bazile, his sister Ernestine Keith, brothers Dwight Bazile and Vincent Bazile. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest and parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Followed by Interment on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, LA 70460 at 9:00 a.m. You may sign the guest book on http://www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
Plant a tree: How does it work
When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree.
An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
Tree Planting Timeline
Orders placed in:
January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
June - December
Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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